Destiny Resource Manager User Manual

Destiny Resource Manager

Product Information

The product allows for the management of consumable resources, which are materials that patrons use once and discard, such as lab manuals or workbooks. Consumables have a description record andassociated item records, although barcode numbers are not assigned to the items. These items do not have to be returned and are automatically deleted on their due date. If checked in early, they are added back into inventory.

Adding a Consumable Record
To add a description record for a consumable resource, follow these steps:

1. In the Resource Type drop-down, confirm the correct resource type appears.
2. Complete all required fields and as many other fields as possible.
3. Use the Instructional Classification drop-down to select Consumable.
4. Click Save.

Note: Consumables cannot be assigned barcodes. Destiny only accepts counts for these items.

Checking Out Consumables
To check out consumables to staff and students for individual use, follow these steps:

1. Select Circulation > Check Out Items > To Patron sub-tab
2. In the Find field, scan or type the patron’s barcode. If you typed the barcode, click Find Patron, and then select the patron from the search results.
3. Type a keyword for the item in the Find field, and then click Find Item.
4. Do one of the following:
   • To check out one item, click Check Out next to the item you want to check out.
   • To check out more than one item, type a quantity, and then click Check Out. A confirmation message shows the number of items to be checked out and the due date. Click Yes to confirm or No to change the quantity.
5. Continue these steps for each consumable being checked out to the patron.
6. Click Reset to check out to a new patron.

Working with Consumable Resources

Consumables are materials that patrons use once and discard, such as lab manuals or workbooks. Like other resources, consumables have a description record and associated item records, although barcode numbers are not assigned to the items.
When you circulate consumables, the total number available changes. These items do not have to be returned and are automatically deleted on their due date. If checked in early, they are added back into inventory.

Search for an Existing Consumable Record

Whenever you want to create a new resource description record for a consumable, first check to see if one already exists in the district.
For consistency, resource description records should be created by a district user.

Use the following steps to check if a description record exists:

1. Select Catalog > Add Resource > Check Sources sub-tab.
2. From the Find all drop-down, select the resource type.
3. Use the Where Resource Name drop-down to select one of the following:
   • Contains: Performs a keyword search for one or more words that are part of the Resource Displayable Name. This is the broadest search.
   • Starts With: Searches for resources that begin with the letters or words you enter. Select this option only when you know the resource’s exact name.
4. Type your search term(s), and then click Go

Add a Consumable Record

If your search does not find an existing record, the Add Resource page appears. The fields on this page vary, depending on how the template was set up for the selected resource type.

Use the following steps to add a description record:

1. In the Resource Type drop-down, confirm the correct resource type appears.
2. Complete all required fields and as many other fields as possible.
3. Use the Instructional Classification drop-down to select Consumable.Note: Consumables cannot be assigned barcodes. Destiny only accepts counts for these items.
4. Click Save.

Check Out Consumables
Use To Patron to check out consumables to staff and students for individual use.

1. Select Circulation > Check Out Items > To Patron sub-tab
2. In the Find field, scan or type the patron’s barcode. If you typed the barcode, click Find Patron, and then select the patron from the search results.
3. Type a keyword for the item in the Find field, and then click Find Item.
4. Do one of the following:
   • To check out one item, click Check Out next to the item you want to check out.
   • To check out more than one item, type a quantity, and then click Check Out. A confirmation message shows the number of items to be checked out and the due date. Click Yes to confirm or No to change the quantity.
5. Continue these steps for each consumable being checked out to the patron.
6. Click Reset to check out to a new patron.

Check In Consumables
You do not have to check in consumables, as they are automatically deleted from the patron’s record at the end of the loan period. However, if necessary, you can check consumables in early to have them added back to the inventory with an Available status. Or, you can mark a consumable Lost, and charge a fine based on the price in the item record.

To check in a consumable:

1. Select Circulation > Patron Status.
2. In the Find Patron field, scan or type the patron’s barcode, and click Go. If you typed the barcode, select the patron from the search results.
3. Click Check In next to the items you want to check in.

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Documents / Resources

Destiny Resource Manager [pdf] User Manual Resource Manager, Resource, Manager

References

• User Manual